Both the design and construction teams put their heart into making sure we worked with the client to achieve this gorgeous vision. The client was sensitive to both aesthetic and functionality goals, so we set out to improve their old, dated cramped kitchen, with an open concept that facilitates cooking workflow, and dazzles the eye with its mid century modern design. One of their biggest items was their need for increased storage space. We certainly achieved that with ample cabinet space and doubling their pantry space. The 13 foot waterfall island is the centerpiece, which is heavily utilized for cooking, eating, playing board games and hanging out. The pantry behind the walnut doors used to be the fridge space, and there's an extra pantry now to the left of the current fridge. We moved the sink from the counter to the island, which really helped workflow (we created triangle between cooktop, sink and fridge/pantry 2). To make the cabinets flow linearly at the top we moved and replaced the window. The beige paint is called alpaca from Sherwin Williams and the blue is charcoal blue from sw. Everything was carefully selected, from the horizontal grain on the walnut cabinets, to the subtly veined white quartz from Arizona tile, to the black glass paneled luxury hood from Futuro Futuro. The pendants and chandelier are from West Elm. The flooring is from karastan; a gorgeous engineered, white oak in herringbone pattern. The recessed lights are decorative from Lumens. The pulls are antique brass from plank hardware (in London). We sourced the door handles and cooktop (Empava) from Houzz. The faucet is Rohl and the sink is Bianco.

Kitchen in Historical Maplewood, NJ Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

The original historical home had very low ceilings and limited views and access to the deck and pool. By relocating the laundry to a new mud room (see other images in this project) we were able to open the views and space to the back yard. By lowering the floor into the basement creating a small step down from the front dining room, we were able to gain more head height. Additionally, adding a coffered ceiling, we disguised the structure while offering slightly more height in between the structure members. While this job was an exercise in structural gymnastics, the results are a clean, open and functional space for today living while honoring the historic nature and proportions of the home. Kubilus Photo

Bethesda, MD Craftsman-Style 2-Story Addition

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography

Saratoga Hill House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Detail of kitchen counter at window wall. Photography by Lucas Henning.

Boston Globe Kitchen of the Year

Kathy Marshall Design

Wolf Dual Fuel Range, Stainless Subzero, natural cherry cabinets, cesear stone blizzard white counters, stainless accent under the quartz counter.

PLEASANT Place / Chandler, AZ

Platinum Realty Network

move in ready Chandler home! Upgraded interior offers soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood flooring, custom shutters and a neutral color palette that allows for easy personal design. Create a culinary delight in the gourmet kitchen with custom Cherry wood cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Keep cozy on the brisk winter nights in front of the fireplace in the family room! Spacious master suite is downstairs with a private exit, walk in closet, and relaxing spa/jacuzzi bath with expanded shower. Entertain family and friends in the backyard oasis with a refreshing pool, above ground spa, covered patio, and low care landscape! Don't miss this gem! Upgraded garage doors helps seal up the value per square foot; deal!

Wickham Point House

Arcke Pty Ltd

Crystal Lake kitchen and master bath

B&C Enterprises

Two-Toned Country Kitchen with Island

Covered Bridge Cabinetry

Covered Bridge Cabinetry specializes in the highest qulaity custom kitchen cabinetry. Our extensive line of accessories, details, and embellishments makes it easy to truly make your kitchen one of a kind. This Country style kitchen features our Deerfield door style on Cherry wood in Mystic Black with a Retro Premium Finish, as well as a Deerfield door style on Cherry wood in a colonial finish with a Glaze Premium Finish. The island of this kitchen also features our Gunnison door style on Cherry wood in Mystic Black with a Retro Premium Finish. The details of this kitchen truly add to it's outstanding beauty. Classic crown molding with dentil edging, and federal legs polish off the traditional design. With opening shelving and glass front drawers, this kitchen offers convenient storage and stand-out design elements that will be appreciated by all who see it. Photography by St. Niell Studio

Updated Traditional Kitchen Remodel

GMI Design Group

Designer: Gina McMurtrey

Custom Zebra Wood IKEA Kitchen

Dendra Doors

Custom IKEA Kitchen remodel done by John Webb Construction and Design using our Metro door profile in a Zebra wood finish. Check out the beautiful grain matching and sequencing from piece to piece!

Colonial Kitchens

Royal Kitchens & Baths

Royal Kitchen Corp

Modern Makeover on the Mississippi

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A newly retired couple had purchased their 1989 home because it offered everything they needed on one level. He loved that the house was right on the Mississippi River with access for docking a boat. She loved that there was two bedrooms on the Main Level, so when the grandkids came to stay, they had their own room. The dark, traditional style kitchen with wallpaper and coffered ceiling felt closed off from the adjacent Dining Room and Family Room. Although the island was large, there was no place for seating. We removed the peninsula and reconfigured the kitchen to create a more functional layout that includes 9-feet of 18-inch deep pantry cabinets The new island has seating for four and is orientated to the window that overlooks the back yard and river. Flat-paneled cabinets in a combination of horizontal wood and semi-gloss white paint add to the modern, updated look. A large format tile (24” x 24”) runs throughout the kitchen and into the adjacent rooms for a continuous, monolithic look.

Holmes Point

Sapphire Homes

Quartz slab kitchen with kitchen island and dining area

Sleek Walnut

SAW Creations LLC

Dustin @ Rockhouse Motion

Kitchen Renovation with Glass Front Upper Cabinets

Classic Home Improvements

This traditional kitchen is decked out with Waypoint cabinets, Maple Cognac, Calacatta Zeus Quartz Countertops, Mexican Noce Tumbled backsplash, Kensington Beige Flooring. The appliances are stainless steel Kitchenaid, whirlpool, jenn-air appliances. Along with the kitchen the near by fireplace was also remodeled with stacked stone Ivory. Photos by Preview First

Wiser Lake Remodel

CLT Design/Build Inc.

Traditional Cherry Kitchen

House of Kitchens

StarMark Cabinetry Cherry Verona doorstyle with Toffee/Chocolate finish. Cambria quartz counter tops.

Mohawk Project

Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.

Kitchen Designs

Craftsmen Home Improvements

Matthew Hammond

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!